Bathing in an “Onsen,” or hot spring, should be on any bucket list for Japan, even if you aren’t a big wellness girlie — although the physical and mental benefits are definitely part of the draw. Each ...

For some people, Japan’s onsen (hot springs) present a problem. On one hand, they want to experience this undeniably enjoyable part of Japanese culture, but on the other, they don’t feel comfortable ...

An onsen is a traditional Japanese hot spring, featuring baths that are fuelled by geothermal activity beneath the Earth's surface. These baths, which can be found all over Japan due to the country's ...

Japanese culture is part of the attraction for travellers, but at times it can feel like there’s a lot to learn — here’s how ...

As we scoop and slurp, proprietor Tatsukuni, an ex-wrestler, regales us with stories of his life 50 years ago as an 18-year-old, low-ranking sumo in a Tokyo stable and how he learned to cook ...

Got a VR set? A few ryokans in the spa town of Arima Onsen in Kobe have uploaded VR videos of their baths to YouTube for netizens to enjoy the sights and sounds of their famous baths. Of course, you ...

The water from Onsen Bath Powder has a high reduction potential. Results of ORP Measurements for 88 Hot Spring Sources in Japan Onsen Harvest's 'Onsen Bath Powder' turns your bath into a rejuvenating ...

For some people, Japan’s onsen (hot springs) present a problem. On one hand, they want to experience this undeniably enjoyable part of Japanese culture, but on the other, they don’t feel comfortable ...